. >> city officials and oakland say that the $300,000 salary for the police department's new overseer is too high. officials said that the new police compliance director, thomas frazier, once cash equivalents of sick leave, vacation and city pension contributions. he also wants the city to pay another 25% on top of his $270,000 salary to fund its pension. however, city officials said that their requests is not appropriate. frazier, who was a baltimores former police commissioner, was appointed to oversee the oakland police department earlier this month. >> the supreme court today will take up the defense a marriage act. yesterday, the court tackled an appeal of california's ban on same-sex marriage, known as proposition 8. the on the proceedings, justice anthony kennedy, who considered the possible swing vote, discussed arguments from both sides. >> on the other hand, there is and the media it legal injury what could be a legal issue is the voice of a bill for adults and children in california who live with same-sex parent spirit they want their parents and half for recognition. the v